Secrets of Russian Sports Fitness and Training

by Dr. Michael Yessis

The Secrets of Soviet Sports Fitness and Training, published in 1987, tells the story of Soviet sports success in the Olympic Games and World championships. It describes the key factors of the Soviet system of training athletes -- a system that is still unsurpassed by any country in the world -- not even after the country was dismantled.

Now, after 21 years, an updated version of this book is available. In addition to the original, an addendum has been added to each chapter to bring it up to date with the advances that have been made since the first printing. More information from practicing Russian coaches as well as from the literature has been included. Also added are results from application of Russian methods by coaches who have incorporated one or more aspects of their system.

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CONTENTS

Preface ii
Chapter 1: How You Can Benefit from Soviet Sports Techniques 1
Chapter 1 Addendum 13
Chapter 2: The Role of Sports in the Soviet Union 23
Chapter 2 Addendum 56
Chapter 3: Soviet Sports Research: What It Has Taught the Russians 68
Chapter 3 Addendum 78
Chapter 4: The Newest Training Innovations: How They Can Help You 92
Chapter 4 Addendum 126
Chapter 5: Speed-Strength Training: A New Soviet Breakthrough 144
Chapter 5 Addendum 160
Chapter 6: Maximizing Your Fitness Potential: From Running to Water Sports 167
Chapter 6 Addendum 201
Chapter 7: The Soviet Science of Sports Psychology 210
Chapter 7 Addendum 224
Chapter 8: Nutritional Guidelines for Improving Performance 227
Chapter 8 Addendum 243
Chapter 9: Making the Most of Soviet Restorative Measures 248
Chapter 9 Addendum 260
Chapter 10: Drugs in the Soviet Sports System 277
Chapter 10 Addendum 285
Chapter 11: What's on the Horizon? 293
Chapter 11 Addendum 302
About the Author 310

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